OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 with gpt-image-2 β reasoning-powered image generation
OpenAI unveiled gpt-image-2, its most capable image generation model, with native 2K resolution, O-series reasoning capabilities, best-in-class multilingual text rendering across CJK, Arabic, Hindi, and Bengali scripts, up to 8 consistent images per prompt, web search integration, and functional QR code generation. The model took #1 in every Image Arena category on launch day with record-breaking margins. DALLΒ·E 2 and DALLΒ·E 3 set for retirement on May 12, 2026, making gpt-image-2 the default across OpenAI's platform.